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Tag: psychological impact

  • New study examines psychological impact of pulmonary embolism

    Beth Waldron, Clot Connect Program Director writes…. The physical consequences of thromboembolism (VTE) [=deep vein thrombosis DVT and pulmonary embolism PE] have been extensively reported in the medical literature.  Less documented has been the emotional impact of VTE on patients. This lack of formal study is notable given the extensive research on the psychological impact…